Working towards equity
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Equity Unit
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The Equity Unit is located directly within the Executive University Board and supports the University on its path to greater equity and diversity. It provides strategic advice to the university leadership, develops concepts and measures, and connects stakeholders across the University.
Equity UnitInstitutions
Officers and ombudspersons
Clusters of excellence
Clusters of excellence are more than just research alliances; they are central to equity endeavors because they develop innovative measures, make diversity visible, and establish structural standards for a culture of fair academic pursuit.
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Staff councils and representatives
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Active representatives and staff councils represent staff, offer advice on the workplace, and advocate for open communication between employees and the University leadership to foster strong solidarity at our University.
Staff councils and representativesCommittees
At the Equal Opportunity Representatives’ Conference , all equal opportunity representatives of the University of Hamburg usually meet twice a semester at the invitation of the equal opportunity commissioner of the University of Hamburg.
The University’s Equal Opportunity Committee is a committee of the Academic Senate. It includes the representatives of various status groups: 4 professors and one member each of academic staff; technical, library and administrative staff; and the student body. The committee decides upon the allocation of resources from the Equal Opportunity and Women’s Advancement Funds once annually.
Current members, meeting dates, and documents of the Equal Opportunity Committee
The committee submits recommendations to the Academic Senate, particularly on (cf. Section 85 subsection 1, especially point 9 of the Hamburg Higher Education Act):
- the issuing of guidelines on equal opportunities,
- the preparation of equity plans,
- annual conferral of the University’s Equal Opportunity Prize,
- opinions on amendments to the law with respect to equal opportunity.